On May 6, 2014 British Airways launched its latest Boeing 787 Dreamliner on the direct service between London and Chengdu, while also increasing the frequency on the route from three to five flights a week.

Whichever cabin you choose, you’ll enjoy the Boeing 787’s much larger windows, giving views of the horizon no matter where you sit. You can unwind with the latest in-flight entertainment system as ambient lighting subtly changes to create the ideal atmosphere – transitioning between night and day so you’ll sleep better and as a result avoid jet-lag.

The Boeing 787 is quieter and lighter than most current aircraft and thanks to the most advanced filtration system in the world, the air inside the cabin is purer and more humid than on the outside, leaving you feeling less dehydrated and more energised.

Did you know that our taste buds are 30 per cent less efficient at 30,000ft? Because of this, British Airways has worked with top chefs, nutritionists and molecular gastronomists to ensure the food you eat on board tastes as good in the air as it does on the ground.

There is a choice of travel classes on board the Boeing 787. World Traveller is British Airways’ full-service economy class, which offers a generous free baggage allowance, delicious meals and full bar service, personal entertainment system with complimentary headphones, plus a comfy cushion, blanket, toothbrush and toothpaste.

World Traveller Plus offers everything available in World Traveller class as well as wider seats with greater recline and more legroom; small, intimate cabins with expert, attentive service; and power supply for laptops and other devices.

Club World combines premium levels of comfort and service with delicious food and flexible dining options. Your comfortable seat converts into a fully flat bed, with memory foam headrest and quilted blanket.

The Club World menu features outstanding meals to suit every taste using high quality seasonal ingredients, accompanied by complimentary fine wines. An array of treats is available in the Club Kitchen throughout the flight.

At London Heathrow Terminal 5, Club World passengers check in at a dedicated desk and relax in an elegant private departure lounge – perhaps enjoying a luxurious spa treatment before priority boarding.